IBM and Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) have joined forces to accelerate the development of quantum-centric supercomputing, marking a major step toward integrating quantum processors with traditional high-performance computing (HPC) and AI infrastructure. The collaboration reflects a growing industry shift toward hybrid computing architectures capable of addressing complex scientific and industrial challenges.
In their joint announcement, the companies outlined plans to build systems where quantum computers operate in tandem with CPUs, GPUs, and AI accelerators. IBM noted that this hybrid model will serve as a foundation for scalable, fault-tolerant quantum computing—an ambition it showcased earlier this year through its IBM Starling roadmap.
IBM aims to build the first large-scale, fault-tolerant quantum computer by the end of the decade. The company has already reported milestones such as achieving a path toward 20,000x performance gains over today’s quantum systems.
Hybrid architecture: the next frontier in HPC
This collaboration merges IBM’s deep quantum expertise with AMD’s growing influence in AI and HPC chip design. AMD’s accelerated computing platforms will complement IBM’s existing efforts to build a more powerful quantum ecosystem, one that addresses limitations of both classical and quantum-only systems.
The move comes as tech giants race to commercialize quantum computing. While functional large-scale quantum computers remain several years away, breakthroughs by IBM and others—including Google and NVIDIA—continue to push the timeline closer to reality.
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IBM and AMD’s approach focuses on combining classical and quantum hardware to deliver more flexible and powerful tools for industries ranging from pharmaceuticals to materials science and climate research.
Laying the groundwork for post-exascale computing
Quantum-centric supercomputing represents a paradigm shift in how machines will process information. Instead of replacing traditional systems, quantum components will enhance them—enabling exponential speed-ups in certain types of calculations.
By working together, IBM and AMD are not only investing in next-gen compute capacity but also shaping the architecture of what lies beyond exascale computing. As both firms see strong market momentum in 2025, their alignment reflects a broader trend toward integrated, multi-modal computing.
